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Classic Space Sets

Bonus/Value Packs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Duplicate Set Number Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1967: System Bonus Pack

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 Master Builder 4917 Views

Year Released: 1993BricklinkContains Sets: 1959: Ultra-Light, 1969: Mini Robot, 1970: Pirate’s Gun Cart, 1971: Black Knight’s Battering Ram

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Bonus/Value Packs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Duplicate Set Number Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1969-2: Space Value Pack

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 Master Builder 4801 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkContains Sets: 6847: Space Dozer, 6848-2: Interplanetary Shuttle, and 6825: Cosmic Comet

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6847: Space Dozer

January 29, 2025April 10, 2025 Master Builder 4086 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6847 – Comic

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6845: Cosmic Charger

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Master Builder 4052 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Supplemental 

454: Two Lunar Landing Plates

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 Master Builder 4137 Views

Year Released: 1979Bricklink

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891: Two-Man Scooter

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Master Builder 4050 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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6822: Space Digger

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 Master Builder 3330 Views

Year Released: 1981BricklinkInstructions

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1498: Spy-Bot

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Master Builder 4098 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Duplicate Set Number Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6848: Interplanetary Shuttle

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 Master Builder 4050 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

885: Space Scooter

January 27, 2024January 27, 2024 Master Builder 4170 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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886: Space Buggy

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Master Builder 4308 Views

Year Released: 1979BricklinkInstructions

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6807: Space Sledge with Astronaut and Robot

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 Master Builder 4248 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6874: Moon Rover

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 Master Builder 4020 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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6802: Space Probe

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 Master Builder 4340 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6783: Sonar Transmitting Cruiser

May 8, 2022August 15, 2023 Master Builder 4875 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: BrickJournal Issue 6 Volume 2 Page 39 – Proto 1

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Different Box Versions Different Set Numbers Jens Nygaard Knudsen LL Link Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

924 (487): Space Cruiser

January 25, 2022October 17, 2024 Master Builder 5749 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different bottom with alternates on the rest of

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1558: Mobile Command Trailer

December 18, 2021December 18, 2021 Master Builder 4664 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6892: Modular Space Transport

November 17, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4569 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Medium US (119517/119617-US)

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6827: Strata Scooter

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 Master Builder 3091 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6780: XT-Starship

October 12, 2021September 9, 2024 Master Builder 4827 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

6926: Mobile Recovery Vehicle

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 Master Builder 4345 Views

Year Released: 1981BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets Space 

6980: Galaxy Commander

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Master Builder 5867 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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1580: Lunar Scout

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Master Builder 3975 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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6806: Surface Hopper

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 Master Builder 4181 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions

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1499: Twin Starfire

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 Master Builder 4215 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets Space Super Model 

1593: Super Model

February 3, 2021March 18, 2024 Master Builder 4427 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Jens Nygaard Knudsen Medium Builds Official Sets Space 

920 (483): Alpha-1 Rocket Base

February 2, 2021July 31, 2023 Master Builder 5909 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions

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6808: Galaxy Trekkor

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 Master Builder 3024 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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6970: Beta-1 Command Base

January 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Master Builder 6618 Views

Year Released: 1980BricklinkInstructions

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6849: Satellite Patroller

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Master Builder 3993 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions

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6931: FX-Star Patroller

January 12, 2021March 20, 2025 Master Builder 6095 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: Space Mother Ship

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6928: Uranium Search Vehicle

January 12, 2021October 21, 2024 Master Builder 5070 Views

Year Released: 1984BricklinkInstructions

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894: Mobile Ground Tracking Station

January 12, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder 3678 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Niels Milan Pedersen Official Sets Space 

6950: Mobile Rocket Transport

January 12, 2021July 29, 2023 Master Builder 5940 Views

Year Released: 1982Designer: Niels Milan PedersenBricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

6870: Space Probe Launcher

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 3848 Views

Year Released: 1981BricklinkInstructions

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6820: Starfire I

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Master Builder 3353 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Different Box Versions Different Set Numbers Jens Nygaard Knudsen Large Builds LL Link Official Sets Space 

928 (497): Galaxy Explorer

November 24, 2020August 15, 2024 Master Builder 10038 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions BOX NOTE – This set has a different bottom with alternates on the rest of

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6901: Mobile Lab

September 11, 2020August 4, 2023 Master Builder 4036 Views

Year Released: 1980BricklinkInstructions

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1968: {Unknown}

August 28, 2020September 13, 2023 Master Builder 4690 Views

Year Released: 1985InstructionsBricklink

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6880: Surface Explorer

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder 4302 Views

Year Released: 1982InstructionsBricklink

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6861: X-1 Patrol Craft

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 Master Builder 3731 Views

Year Released: 1980InstructionsBricklink

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Box Plus Classic Space Classic Space Sets Jens Nygaard Knudsen LL Link Official Sets Playscape/Play Stage Box Small Builds Space 

918: Space Transport

April 27, 2020October 21, 2024 Master Builder 6010 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions *LL Link: 6482: Rescue Helicopter, 924 (487): Space Cruiser, 928 (497): Galaxy Explorer Playscape/Play Stage Box

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds Space 

1526: Unknown (Space Radar Buggy)

April 4, 2020March 14, 2025 Master Builder 8523 Views

Year Released: Not ReleasedInstructions: View PDF | Download .io File BricklinkBrickset: 1526: the classic space set that never wasPhoto Credit: Brickshelf Gallery

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6809: XT-5 and Droid

April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 Master Builder 4505 Views

Year Released: 1988Bricklink

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926 (493): Space Command Center

October 22, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 5670 Views

Year Released: 1979Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions

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6883: Terrestrial Rover

October 22, 2019October 21, 2024 Master Builder 4635 Views

Year Released: 1987InstructionsBricklink

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6927: All Terrain Vehicle

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Master Builder 4988 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6844: Seismologic Vehicle (Sismobile)

October 22, 2019September 10, 2023 Master Builder 3912 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6842: Shuttle Craft

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Master Builder 4991 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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6872: Xenon X-Craft

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 Master Builder 4593 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6890: Cosmic Cruiser

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Master Builder 5482 Views

Year Released: 1982Bricklink

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6841: Mineral Detector

October 3, 2019October 3, 2019 Master Builder 4659 Views

Year Released: 1980Bricklink

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6881: Lunar Rocket Launcher

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 Master Builder 4067 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6823: Surface Transport

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder 3503 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6824: Space Dart I

September 30, 2019October 6, 2019 Master Builder 4984 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Mads Rye Official Sets Small Builds 

6882: Walking Astro Grappler

September 30, 2019April 2, 2025 Master Builder 4213 Views

Year Released: 1985Designer: Mads RyeBricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 6876: Alienator, 6878: Sub Orbital Guardian

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6871: Star Patrol Launcher

September 27, 2019September 30, 2019 Master Builder 3399 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Small Builds 

6846: Tri-Star Voyager

September 26, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 3967 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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6826: Crater Crawler

September 26, 2019October 22, 2019 Master Builder 3832 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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6804: Surface Rover

September 25, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 3499 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6929: Starfleet Voyager

September 22, 2019April 3, 2023 Master Builder 5910 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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6750: Sonic Robot

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 4471 Views

Year Released: 1986Bricklink

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889: Radar Truck

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 5077 Views

Year Released: 1979Bricklink

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6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder 6287 Views

Year Released: 1985BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1986 Classic Space Solar Power Transporter Commercial, Space Mother Ship

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6801: Moon Buggy

September 22, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 4174 Views

Year Released: 1981Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Very Small Builds 

6803: Space Patrol

September 21, 2019October 19, 2019 Master Builder 3731 Views

Year Released: 1983Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6951: Robot Command Center

September 21, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 5369 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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897: Mobile Missile Command

September 14, 2019July 31, 2023 Master Builder 4580 Views

Year Released: 1985Designer: Jens Nygaard KnudsenBricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Medium Builds Official Sets 

6891: Gamma-V Laser Craft

September 13, 2019August 3, 2024 Master Builder 5372 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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6930: Space Supply Station

September 13, 2019September 11, 2023 Master Builder 6373 Views

Year Released: 1983BricklinkInstructions

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6940: Alien Moon Stalker

September 12, 2019September 12, 2024 Master Builder 7399 Views

Year Released: 1986Bricklink

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6825: Cosmic Comet

September 12, 2019March 18, 2024 Master Builder 4023 Views

Year Released: 1985Bricklink

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6971: Inter-Galactic Command Base

September 12, 2019September 28, 2019 Master Builder 6653 Views

Year Released: 1984Bricklink

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ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Extra Large Builds Official Sets 

6985: Cosmic Fleet Voyager

September 12, 2019August 16, 2023 Master Builder 7439 Views

Year Released: 1986BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1987 Town, Castle, and Classic Space with Zack Commercial

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Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6972: Polaris I Space Lab

September 12, 2019November 21, 2023 Master Builder 5672 Views

Year Released: 1987BricklinkInstructions *Alternate Build Connection: 1988 Classic Space and Blacktron with Zack Commercial

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6381: Motor Speedway
Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6381: Motor Speedway

October 5, 2019February 19, 2023 Master Builder

Year Released: 1987Bricklink

1843 – Side R
Bonus/Value Pack Alternate Builds Castle Castle Alternate Builds Instructions Added Official Sets Royal Knights Small Alt Build Small Builds Space Spyrius Spyrius Alternate Builds 

1843 – Side R

January 22, 2021March 14, 2025 Master Builder
1789: Star Hawk II
Medium Builds Official Sets Space Unitron Unitron Sets 

1789: Star Hawk II

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 Master Builder
6952: Solar Power Transporter
ABCs Classic Space Classic Space Sets Large Builds Official Sets 

6952: Solar Power Transporter

September 22, 2019March 20, 2025 Master Builder
1974-3: Smuggler’s Hayride
Bonus/Value Pack Sets Castle Castle Sets Forestmen Official Sets Small Builds 

1974-3: Smuggler’s Hayride

September 7, 2023September 8, 2023 Master Builder
6544: Shuttle Transcon 2
Large Builds Launch Command Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6544: Shuttle Transcon 2

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Master Builder
6712: Sheriff’s Showdown
Cowboys Official Sets Very Small Builds Western Western Sets 

6712: Sheriff’s Showdown

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 Master Builder
6957: Solar Snooper
ABCs Box Story Jørn Thomsen Large Builds Official Sets Space Space Police II Space Police II Sets 

6957: Solar Snooper

March 18, 2022February 18, 2025 Master Builder
6683: Burger Stand
Classic Town Food and Drink Official Sets Small Builds Town Town Sets 

6683: Burger Stand

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Master Builder
8000: Pit Droid
Large Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

8000: Pit Droid

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Master Builder
6207: A-wing Fighter
Episode IV/V/VI Medium Builds Official Sets Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

6207: A-wing Fighter

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Master Builder
6352: Cargomaster Crane
ABCs Classic Town Construction Medium Builds Official Sets Town Town Sets 

6352: Cargomaster Crane

June 4, 2023February 12, 2025 Master Builder
6849: Satellite Patroller
Classic Space Classic Space Sets Official Sets Space Very Small Builds 

6849: Satellite Patroller

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Master Builder
2154: Robo Master
ABCs Box Story Large Builds Official Sets Robo Force Robo Force Sets Space 

2154: Robo Master

June 14, 2023February 11, 2025 Master Builder
854: Go-Kart
Medium Builds Official Sets Technic Technic Sets 

854: Go-Kart

August 28, 2023January 6, 2025 Master Builder
7126: Battle Droid Carrier
Episode I Official Sets Small Builds Star Wars Star Wars Sets 

7126: Battle Droid Carrier

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023 Master Builder

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